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Greene County Schools & Education

School Score

56/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,482

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,215

School Score

56/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 47/100

State Score Position

#26

of 95 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Greene County

Measured School Summary

Greene County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,482 per pupil, Greene County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 20% above the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Greene County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

26 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

56/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

1.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,482

$267 above the state average

School coverage

26

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Greene County has 26 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Greene County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Greene County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 26 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#26

of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Greene County

Elementary to high school visible

6,265 students

Elementary 7Middle 4High 4Other 3

18 listed schools in this county slice.

Greeneville

Elementary to high school visible

2,997 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 1

8 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Greene County is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Greene County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greene County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Greene County, Tennessee

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Diverse Schooling Options in Greene County

Greene County features a large educational network of 26 schools serving 9,262 students. This extensive system includes 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, and six high schools. The county uses two districts to manage this wide range of academic facilities and levels.

Two Districts Serving Large Student Populations

The Greene County district is the larger of the two, managing 18 schools and 6,265 students. The Greeneville district serves the remaining 2,997 students across eight schools. No charter schools are currently active, as the traditional districts successfully meet the needs of nearly 10,000 pupils.

A Perfect Mix of Rural and Town Locales

The school system is perfectly balanced with 13 rural and 13 town-based campuses. Greeneville High School is the largest at 958 students, while many other schools maintain the county's average size of 386. This variety ensures families can find an environment that fits their child's social and academic needs.

School Overview

Total Schools

26

in Greene County

Reported Enrollment

9,262

26 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle5
High6
Other4

2 School Districts in Greene County

26 Public Schools in Greene County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 26 matching schools

Greeneville High School

Greeneville

Greeneville, 37745 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High958 students

Mosheim Elementary

Greene County

Mosheim, 37818 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary721 students

Chuckey Doak High School

Greene County

Afton, 37616 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High592 students

Greeneville Middle School

Greeneville

Greeneville, 37743 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle571 students

Doak Elementary

Greene County

Greeneville, 37745 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary569 students

South Greene High School

Greene County

Greeneville, 37743 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High523 students

West Greene High School

Greene County

Mosheim, 37818 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High516 students

C Hal Henard Elementary

Greeneville

Greeneville, 37743 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary437 students

Baileyton Elementary

Greene County

Greeneville, 37745 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary434 students

Tusculum View Elementary

Greeneville

Greeneville, 37745 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary434 students

Chuckey Doak Middle School

Greene County

Afton, 37616 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle388 students

Eastview Elementary

Greeneville

Greeneville, 37745 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary360 students

West Greene Middle Schools

Greene County

Mosheim, 37818 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle360 students

Chuckey Elementary

Greene County

Chuckey, 37641 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary354 students

Nolachuckey Elementary

Greene County

Greeneville, 37743 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary334 students

South Greene Middle School

Greene County

Greeneville, 37745 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle321 students

Camp Creek Elementary

Greene County

Greeneville, 37743 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary318 students

North Greene High School

Greene County

Greeneville, 37745 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High314 students

McDonald Elementary

Greene County

Mohawk, 37810 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary260 students

North Greene Middle School

Greene County

Greeneville, 37745 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle201 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,482

State avg $6,215

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tennessee counties have the highest graduation rates?
Morgan County (99.0%), Henry County (98.0%), and Benton County (97.0%) currently lead Tennessee among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,215. The highest current county values are Davidson County ($7,324), Williamson County ($7,061), and Benton County ($7,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Greene County?
Greene County has a school score of 56/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Greene County?
The high school graduation rate in Greene County is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Greene County spend per student?
Greene County spends $6,482 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Greene County, Tennessee — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Greene County, Tennessee?

Greene County features a large educational network of 26 schools serving 9,262 students. This extensive system includes 11 elementary schools, five middle schools, and six high schools. The county uses two districts to manage this wide range of academic facilities and levels.

What are the major school districts in Greene County, Tennessee?

The Greene County district is the larger of the two, managing 18 schools and 6,265 students. The Greeneville district serves the remaining 2,997 students across eight schools. No charter schools are currently active, as the traditional districts successfully meet the needs of nearly 10,000 pupils.

What is the school experience like in Greene County?

The school system is perfectly balanced with 13 rural and 13 town-based campuses. Greeneville High School is the largest at 958 students, while many other schools maintain the county's average size of 386. This variety ensures families can find an environment that fits their child's social and academic needs.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.